Unveiling Moments in Brattleboro History
The Brattleboro Historical Society will unveil its historic markers project at a ceremony behind the Wells Fountain at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Here John Clements of Zephyr Design prepares the sign for his building – where the home of the Bradshaw family, Brattleboro’s first African-American family was located in the 18th Century....Continue reading→
Unveiling Moments in Brattleboro History
The Brattleboro Historical Society will unveil its historic markers project at a ceremony behind the Wells Fountain at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The project is titled ‘Moments in Brattleboro History.’ The public is welcome to join the Historical Society’s unveiling of the first marker. Here John Clements of Zephyr Design prepares the...Continue reading→
Brattleboro Historical Society Founder John Carnahan Final Interview
Brattleboro Historical Society founder, John Carnahan has passed. We interviewed John in August of 2022 at his home. We think the is the last recorded interview with John. It’s about 35 minutes long. Throughout the interview John’s intelligence, thoughtfulness, humility, and love of Brattleboro are evident. If you did not know John, we think you...Continue reading→
Brattleboro Historical Society Annual Meeting 2023
ANNUAL TALK ”The Extraordinary Mr. Estey: A Celebration” Local author Dennis Waring, Manufacturing the Muse, will fill us in on what made Jacob Estey so extraordinary, the possibility of EOM and BHS under the same roof at the Estey Organ Complex and ”EsteyFest” 2024 is coming to Brattleboro! What is that all about? BHS Research...Continue reading→
Saturday, October 22 – Tour of the Old West River Railroad
Take a ride on the West River Railroad! Actually, along the route of the West River Railroad! Glenn Annis will lead this tour of the West River Railroad’s 36-mile route from Brattleboro to South Londonderry, sharing the Railroads history, while seeing first-hand the vestiges of the old railroad line along the way. Participants will board...Continue reading→
Riverfest
Riverfest August 6, 2022 The town of Brattleboro exists within the Connecticut River watershed. The West River and Whetstone Brook feed into the Connecticut and, together, they have supported communities of people for centuries. As part of the Connecticut River Conservancy’s “Riverfest”, on Saturday, August 6 the Historical Society set up a tent and shared...Continue reading→
Richard Hamilton Speaks At Memorial Day Remembrance
On May 27, 2022 Richard Hamilton, a 1940 graduate of Brattleboro High School, spoke to an audience of more than 400 people on the front lawn of BUHS. He shared stories of growing up in West Brattleboro and attending public schools. This was part of a Memorial Day Remembrance that included students and staff from...Continue reading→
John & Mary Carnahan Honored at Vermont Statehouse
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, on the steps of the Vermont Capitol, John & Mary Carnahan were recognized by the Vermont Senate & House of Representatives for their many civic contributions to the Brattleboro community. Watch a video of the presentation at: https://youtu.be/ABvRSpyAxVY?si=hhblf3kdtsd326TD
Plaque to correct Civil War record in Brattleboro
After eye-opening research from three local students and their teacher, the town will purchase and install a new plaque to recognize the number of Vermonters who served during the Civil War but were left out of official recognition on a monument because of racism and classism of the time. Read Full Article at Reformer.comContinue reading→
Brattleboro Historical Society Newsletter Summer 2018
Here’s a copy of the Brattleboro Historical Society’s Summer 2018 newsletter, featuring a story on the BHS exhibit in Montpelier at the Vermont History Museum.
The Brattleboro Historical Society Annual Meeting 2021
Page 1 Carol Farrington, Sec Brattleboro Historical Society – 2020 Annual Meeting November 15, 2020 – Virtual meeting via ZOOM The annual meeting was held via ZOOM as a result of the Covid Pandemic which has been curtailing most in-person activities. Call to order: 2:00 p. m. The annual meeting of the membership was called...Continue reading→